Maurice Ward

Nonprofit Founder in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Maurice Ward is a candidate for Minneapolis City Council Ward 5 in Minneapolis, Minnesota — 2025 General Election. Running as Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL).

Also running: Ethrophic Burnett, Jovan Northington, Pearll Warren, Miles Wilson, Anndrea Young.

Maurice L. Ward is a justice-impacted leader and the founder of JIIVE (Justice Impacted Individuals Voting Effectively). After being incarcerated for over eight years, he returned to the community in 2018 and has since focused on reentry support, voter engagement, and food justice through initiatives like Justice Gardens.

Website: https://www.jiive.inkoutthepen.com/